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F45 Patent unfit
F45’s stellar rise to global status hit a rough patch last month as the Australian Federal Court ruled that its patents were patents no more.

NOVAK. HOW DID IT GET TO THIS?
Too Cool For School ? Did Novak think he was above the law and would gain special exemption simply because he was a sporting superstar?

Is it just a part of the game?
Body contact sports such as rugby union, rugby league and Australian football are brutal; gladiatorial even. A participant who plays long enough can expect their

Directors Identification
New legislation has come into effect making it compulsory from 1 November 2021 for Directors of companies listed with ASIC to register for a Director
Privacy Law Update
Draft legislation recently released by the Australian Government reveals higher penalties for serious or repeated breaches of Australian privacy laws. Under the draft Privacy Legislation
When the walls come crumbling down
No one wants to see what happened to a Miami residential tower last month happen here… least of all the NSW Government. In April I
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Hollywood Gets a Longer Leash: Federal Court Strengthens Australia’s Website Blocking Regime
The Federal Court has once again demonstrated its willingness to adapt Australian copyright law to
Restraints of Trade – Are they enforceable?
Restraints of Trade clauses in employment contracts aren’t worth the paper there written on”…. or
Testing Times
Many employers have drug and alcohol policies in operation in their workplace to ensure a